Bike Fit - Questionnaire

UPDATE 18 June 2014 The bike fitting questionnaire and report are now fully operational. We hope you find it useful.

On this page you will find a range of questions typically asked or addressed by a good bike fitter when they conduct a fitting.
The answers to these questions help determine what changes are required to the current position, but they can also provide an
insight into variations in bike geometry for a specific rider.

If you are currently experiencing any pain, discomfort, and/or numbness with your current bike setup then this questionnaire may
help you identify possible changes to your position to remedy the problems you are having.

Once you have completed the questionnaire your responses will be analysed and a report will be prepared with recommendations for changes to your current set up. This report can be purchased on the next page for $9.95 AUD

Help is available for each question by clicking on the
icon next to each question. In some cases the help will provide images or short videos to help you assess and answer the question as accurately as possible.

Personal Information

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(Nb: Your email address is only used to send you a link to your finished report. We do not store email addresses nor use them for anything else.)

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Please ensure that you answer as many questions as possible to get the most accurate report possible.

Feet and Legs

Feet

The feet are an incredibly important part of the body when it comes to cycling, they not only impact how you interact/interface with the pedals
but they can also impact the rotation and alignment of the hips and torso.

The following questions will help identify whether the feet may be reponsible
for any issues with your current set up.

More worn on the outsideMore worn on the insideNo sign of unusual wear

More worn on the outsideMore worn on the insideNo sign of unusual wear

Lower Leg

While the lower part of the legs dont play a major part in the pedaling stroke, they are responsible for ensuring good stability of the foot on the pedal and they are also susceptible to a number of issues when the
saddle position is incorrect or when their is a leg length difference.

Answering the following questions will help determine whether any changes are required.

Do you currently experience any of the following types of ankle pain?

Left Ankle

Right Ankle

Pain in front (anterior) of the anklePain behind (posterior) the ankle - (achillies pain)Pain on the outer (lateral) side of the anklePain on the inner (medial) side of the ankle

Pain in front (anterior) of the anklePain behind (posterior) the ankle - (achillies pain)Pain on the outer (lateral) side of the anklePain on the inner (medial) side of the ankle

Do you currently experience the following types of calf muscle or lower leg pain?

Left Leg

Right Leg

Calf muscle gets tired on long ridesPain just below knee on medial/insidePain just below knee on lateral/outsideCramping

Calf muscle gets tired on long ridesPain just below knee on medial/insidePain just below knee on lateral/outsideCramping

Are you aware of any leg length difference below the knee?

Lower left leg is shorter

Lower right is shorter

No known length difference

Knees

The knees are seldom the cause of fitting issues but they are one of the most frequent areas that suffers from pain due to incorrect positioning
or uncorrected foot structure issues. The answers to the following questions will help determine what the likely causes are of any knee pain you are experiencing.

Do you currently experience any of the following types of knee pain?

Left Knee

Right Knee

Pain in front (anterior) of the kneePain behind (posterior) the kneePain on the outer (lateral) side of the kneePain on the inner (medial) side of the kneePain directly under the kneecap

Pain in front (anterior) of the kneePain behind (posterior) the kneePain on the outer (lateral) side of the kneePain on the inner (medial) side of the kneePain directly under the kneecap

Check your knee alignment while riding and indicate which of the following (if any) apply? (Nb: Multiple options may be selected in required)

Left Knee

Right Knee

Moves outwards on the upstrokeMoves inwards on the upstroke Moves outwards on the downstrokeMoves inwards on the downstrokeThigh brushes the top tube on the downstrokeNo detectable knee alignment issues

Moves outwards on the upstrokeMoves inwards on the upstroke Moves outwards on the downstrokeMoves inwards on the downstrokeThigh brushes the top tube on the downstrokeNo detectable knee alignment issues

Upper Legs (Hamstring, Quads and ITB)

Upper leg issues are generally related to saddle position and the hips, but they can also be caused by a lack of flexibility.
The following questions will help identify the cause of any upper leg pain.

Do you currently experience any of the following types of upper leg pain?

Left Leg

Right Leg

Quads front of leg soreness on longer ridesHamstring tightness or twingesITB painFeel cramped, especially at the top of the pedal stroke

Quads front of leg soreness on longer ridesHamstring tightness or twingesITB painFeel cramped, especially at the top of the pedal stroke

How would you rate your flexibility when trying to touch your toes from a seated position?

Excellent - I can reach well past my toesGood - I put most of my hand past my toesOk - I can touch my toes without having to really stretchPoor - I cannot touch my toesVery poor - I cannot get my hand past my ankles

Are you aware of any leg length difference above the knee (Femur length)?

Left Femur is shorter

Right Femur is shorter

No known length difference

Midsection/Torso

Hips, Pelvis & Saddle Related Issues

Along with the feet, the hips provide the single largest influence over your position on the bike. Hip misalignment can cause or contribute
to a range of chronic issues, that if left unchecked can result in severe pain and prevent even the most determined person from riding
their bike. It is best to get someone to help you with answering the following questions and use the 'help' for each question to make sure
you know what to look for. (tip: get a friend to use their phone to take a quick video of you while your'e on the trainer so you can have a
closer look)

Do you currently experience any of the following?

Tightness in the left side of the hipsTightness in the right side of the hipsPain in perineum (centre of the saddle)Pain in sit bones (sides of the saddle)Saddle sores - left sideSaddle sores - Right sideExcess Pressure from saddleNumbness in crotch

Have someone stand or ride behind you and check your hip alignment and indicate which of the following apply?

Hip Rotation

Hips are twisted to the leftHips are twisted to the rightHips are straight

Horizontal Alignment

Left hip is sitting higher than the rightRight hip is sitting higher than the leftHips are level

While sitting on a trainer, check your knee over pedal alignment on both legs and indicate which of the following apply? (nb: this helps determine whether your hips are rotated to one side)

Left knee is farther forward that the right oneRight knee is farther forward that the left oneBoth knees have the same alignment

Take a look at your saddle and indicate whether any of the following apply?

Saddle wear

Saddle is more worn on the left sideSaddle is more worn on the right sideNo signs of uneven saddle wear

Saddle nose direction

Saddle is pointed off to the leftSaddle is pointed off to the rightSaddle is straight

Back and Shoulders

Back or shoulder pain is usually a sign of either a hip alignment issue or incorrect handlebar set up (reach, drop, etc). The answers to the following
questions will help determine what is causing any pain. As with the hip alignment questions, it can help to have a friend assess your torso alignment while you
ride on a trainer.

Do you currently experience any of the following?

Lower Back

Lower Back Pain - left side onlyLower Back Pain - right side onlyLower Back Pain - both sides

Upper Back (behind shoulders)

Upper Back Pain - left side onlyUpper Back Pain - right side onlyUpper Back Pain - both sides